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The JHG story

Built in 1991 on one principle. Still running on it.

What started as a focused HR and production optimisation advisory has grown into a nationally trusted personnel practice.

Founded in 1991 by Herman Hendrikse, JHG was built on a simple but powerful principle: we take care of your people, so you can focus on growing your business with confidence.

Today JHG provides end to end HR, payroll and labour support to over 350 organisations across South Africa. Registered with SABPP and proudly holding Level 2 B BBEE status, we partner with clients across the public, private and non profit sectors.

Our reach has expanded, but our guiding principles have not moved. They shape how we work, how we partner and how we protect the businesses we serve.

  • Respect For your people, your time and your decisions.
  • Professionalism Accredited practitioners on every engagement.
  • Excellence Work that holds up under scrutiny.
  • Compliance Always. Not only when it's convenient.
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Herman Hendrikse Founder, JHG Personnel Practitioners
Meet the founder

Herman Hendrikse

  • Ethical
  • Accountable
  • Compliance driven
  • Trusted

Widely respected for his steady, principled leadership and deep understanding of labour legislation, Herman pairs technical knowledge with a genuine commitment to protecting both businesses and their people. Since founding JHG in 1991, he has guided the firm into a nationally trusted personnel practice grounded in clarity, fairness and disciplined governance.

Known for a calm, confident approach to complex employment matters, he combines real world experience, strategic foresight and rigorous legal compliance to support clients through labour and compliance challenges with assurance. He leads with responsibility and care, walking alongside clients when things get difficult, at every stage of the employment relationship.

"Too many businesses wait until there is a crisis to get the right systems in place. We help them prepare properly, act confidently, and sleep better at night." Herman Hendrikse
Our core services

Labour. Payroll. Compliance. One partner for all three.

Eleven services, grouped the way employers actually use them. Take one, or hand us the whole function. Every engagement is run by accredited practitioners.

Labour

Managing people, discipline and disputes so they never become your problem to defend alone.

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  • HR outsourced services Retained HR, policies, contracts and employee relations.
  • Legally insured dismissals Misconduct, probation, incapacity and operational dismissals.
  • CCMA, Bargaining Council & Labour Court representation Practitioners in the room with you, from conciliation to award.
  • Organisational development & restructuring Section 189 processes and structures that work.

Payroll

Accurate pay, on time, with the statutory submissions handled and your people working productively.

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  • Payroll management & administration Monthly payroll with SARS, UIF and statutory returns managed.
  • Production optimisation People driven efficiency and productivity improvement.

Compliance

The reporting, plans and audits that keep you on the right side of the Department of Labour and SETAs.

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  • B BBEE compliance projects Strategy, reporting and verification readiness.
  • Employment Equity management EE planning, committees and annual reporting.
  • WSP / ATR management Skills development submissions and grant optimisation.
  • Health & Safety (HSE) Workplace safety systems, audits and documentation.
  • Training & development Accredited courses with CPD certificates for your records.

We partner with organisations of all sizes across the public, private and non profit sectors, and tailor support to your business size, risk profile and growth ambitions.

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People managed. Business growth.

A team that grows with you.

JHG is supported by a carefully built team of accredited HR practitioners, payroll specialists, facilitators and training partners, so the right expertise is available as your organisation evolves.

  • HR practitioners
  • Payroll specialists
  • Labour law representatives
  • Facilitators
  • Training partners

Our approach is hands on and consistent. We remain involved, we take responsibility and we stay present, especially when matters become complex. Clients can rely on steady, professional support delivered with care, sound judgement and accountability at every stage of the employment relationship.

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A team that grows with you.
Our promise to you

Four things we commit to on day one.

  • We will manage your people, so you can focus on growing your business.

    Contracts, discipline, leave, payroll and disputes handled by practitioners, not by you at 10pm.

  • We will keep you compliant.

    EE, B BBEE, WSP/ATR and health and safety submissions tracked and filed before the deadline, every year.

  • We will protect what you are building: your people, your reputation and your business.

    Every process is built to stand up at the CCMA, with the cost of defending it covered under our insurance.

  • We will treat your business with the care and commitment we give our own.

    You get a named practitioner who knows your file, your people and your history.

Not slogans. These are the terms of every JHG engagement, since 1991. Hold us to it. Book a consultation
Client feedback

Trusted by South African businesses of all sizes.

From national retailers to owner run businesses, in their own words.

We have had a very positive experience with this HR and payroll company. They are professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and always willing to assist when we have questions or need guidance. Their understanding of payroll and employee related matters gives us peace of mind that we are receiving the correct guidance and support. I would highly recommend their services to any business looking for a reliable, professional and knowledgeable HR and payroll partner.
Bela Andrade
Recruitment and Training Officer , Crazy Plastics
JHG took care of our business like it's their own from the day we signed them. There is honestly no other company that I've ever seen this kind of care towards our business from.
Kean De Nysschen
Chief Operating Officer , Dave Sheer Guns Group
We have had a 12 year working relationship with JHG and I can honestly say the support and professionalism has been next level. I highly recommend JHG and all its staff to any company. From payrolls to legal matters they have definitely added to our success story.
Roberto De Abreu
Director , Crazy Pets SA
We have had an excellent experience with JHG HR Consultants. They provide great service, sound advice and, most importantly, genuinely care about the people and businesses they support. Their team is always accessible, responsive and willing to go the extra mile for Cape Bag Group and our people. We would highly recommend JHG to any business looking for a trusted, professional and people focused HR partner.
Robin Uys
Managing Director , Cape Bag Group
We have had a very positive experience with this HR and payroll company. They are professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and always willing to assist when we have questions or need guidance. Their understanding of payroll and employee related matters gives us peace of mind that we are receiving the correct guidance and support. I would highly recommend their services to any business looking for a reliable, professional and knowledgeable HR and payroll partner.
Bela Andrade
Recruitment and Training Officer , Crazy Plastics
JHG took care of our business like it's their own from the day we signed them. There is honestly no other company that I've ever seen this kind of care towards our business from.
Kean De Nysschen
Chief Operating Officer , Dave Sheer Guns Group
We have had a 12 year working relationship with JHG and I can honestly say the support and professionalism has been next level. I highly recommend JHG and all its staff to any company. From payrolls to legal matters they have definitely added to our success story.
Roberto De Abreu
Director , Crazy Pets SA
We have had an excellent experience with JHG HR Consultants. They provide great service, sound advice and, most importantly, genuinely care about the people and businesses they support. Their team is always accessible, responsive and willing to go the extra mile for Cape Bag Group and our people. We would highly recommend JHG to any business looking for a trusted, professional and people focused HR partner.
Robin Uys
Managing Director , Cape Bag Group
Let's future proof your business

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